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Need To Know

Bryce Zabel 87 Episodes Oct 4, 2026

Need to Know is a podcast about UFOs and UAP, hosted by Bryce Zabel, a former CNN correspondent. The show features conversations with historian Richard Dolan, examining government disclosures, historic cases, and credible witnesses. It aims to provide an informed, evidence-driven look at the phenomenon. The podcast also includes special segments like Project Book Club and Need to Know Xtra.

Episodes

Can the Phenomenon Be Both Hardware & Consciousness?
Can the Phenomenon Be Both Hardware & Consciousness? Oct 4, 2026 01:07:22 In this episode of Need to Know, Bryce Zabel and Richard Dolan break down the sixth government UAP file release, including the newly released videos, historical documents, and 37 AAWSAP research papers exploring subjects like warp drives, traversable wormholes, advanced propulsion, and other frontier technologies. They also revisit Edward Ruppelt, Project Blue Book, and the remarkable continuity b
What Should We Tell The Children?
What Should We Tell The Children? Sep 6, 2026 01:09:44 How should we talk to children about UFOs, unexplained phenomena, and other sensitive subjects? In this episode of Need To Know, Bryce Zabel and special guest Ben Hansen explore how parents, teachers, and trusted adults can approach these conversations with honesty, care, and age-appropriate language—without creating unnecessary fear or dismissing a child's natural curiosity. They discuss the impo
Whose Narrative Is It Anyway?
Whose Narrative Is It Anyway? Aug 2, 2026 01:17:42 In this episode of Need to Know, Bryce Zabel and Richard Dolan examine the recent Ross Coulthart–UAP Gerb interview and the accusations directed at Lue Elizondo, asking who is shaping the narrative—and what evidence supports the competing claims. Bryce also recounts his appearance on Dr. Phil and considers whether Donald Trump may be positioning the television personality as a trusted public voice
Is the Tic Tac Really Lockheed Martin Technology?
Is the Tic Tac Really Lockheed Martin Technology? Jul 5, 2026 01:16:49 In this episode of Need to Know, Bryce Zabel and Richard Dolan revisit one of the most debated claims in modern ufology: Ross Coulthart's statement that the famous Nimitz "Tic Tac" UFO was Lockheed Martin technology. They carefully examine what was actually said, why the claim generated so much discussion, and whether the available evidence supports such a conclusion. Along the way, they explore t
Does Spielberg Land Disclosure Day?
Does Spielberg Land Disclosure Day? Jun 10, 2026 09:28 In this episode, Bryce Zabel offers his perspective on Disclosure Day not simply as a movie, but as a cultural milestone in the UFO conversation. He examines how Steven Spielberg approaches the subject, what the film gets right, where it takes creative liberties, and whether it succeeds as a meaningful disclosure story for a mainstream audience. More importantly, Bryce explores the larger question
Desert Storm - Need to Know Xtra
Desert Storm - Need to Know Xtra Jun 6, 2026 01:01:17 In this special Need to Know episode, producer Tyler Stevens returns from Contact in the Desert 2026 with a firsthand look at the biggest UFO conference in the world. Tyler and Bryce Zabel explore the atmosphere of the event, the excitement surrounding the recent UFO file releases, the reaction to Disclosure Day, and the conversations happening among researchers, experiencers, content creators, an
The Day After Disclosure Day
The Day After Disclosure Day Jun 4, 2026 01:12:59 In this episode of Need to Know, Bryce Zabel and Richard Dolan tackle one of the most important questions in the UFO conversation: what do we actually mean when we say "disclosure"? With Steven Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day reigniting public interest in the topic, Bryce and Rich explore the difference between government transparency, whistleblower revelations, leaked documents, and the
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Alien Pivot — Commentary
Neil deGrasse Tyson's Alien Pivot — Commentary May 21, 2026 09:51 Neil deGrasse Tyson seems to be pivoting on UFOs. After years of mocking the subject, he's now saying that military witnesses, whistleblowers, and congressional testimony have elevated the conversation. But as Bryce Zabel points out, Tyson still can't resist stereotyping earlier witnesses as hayseeds and drunks — even though credible observers have been part of this story from the very beginning.
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Show Me The Saucers — Commentary
Show Me The Saucers — Commentary May 13, 2026 07:54 The Trump administration's first major UFO/UAP document release has triggered a worldwide media firestorm — with newly declassified files, Apollo-era astronaut reports, military encounters, intelligence documents, and unexplained aerial incidents dominating headlines across cable news, newspapers, podcasts, and social media. The release, presented as the beginning of an ongoing "slow drip" disclos
UFO Disclosure Plot Twist
UFO Disclosure Plot Twist May 10, 2026 01:19:59 In this special Need to Know episode, Bryce Zabel, Richard Dolan, and producer Tyler Stevens react in real time to the Trump administration's first major UFO/UAP file release. The discussion covers the massive batch of documents, military ISR videos, NASA transcripts, Cold War intelligence reports, and historical FBI material that suddenly pushed the UFO topic back into mainstream headlines. While
UFO Hail Mary
UFO Hail Mary Mar 30, 2026 01:13:44 In this episode of Need to Know, Bryce Zabel and Richard Dolan talk about Project Hail Mary, the disappearance of General McCasland, Brent Friedman's story about former Secretary of Energy John Herrington, Roswell in the movies, and even a fond memory of Stanton Friedman. The deep dive explore hows current global instability, particularly rising geopolitical tensions and conflict, impacts the like

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